Synonyms for phytoplasma
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of various specialized bacteria that are obligate parasites of plant phloem tissue and of some insects, characterized by the lack of a cell wall, a pleiomorphic or filamentous shape (normally with a diameter of less than one micrometer), and their very small genomes.
Related words
- Other spellings
- phytoplasm
Forms
- Plural
- phytoplasmas
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phytoplasma | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.